Zohran Mamdani
NYC, Nation's Largest School System, Bans AI for Students Through 8th Grade
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and City Hall described the policy as the most expansive prohibition in the country.
Data Center
Civil Rights Groups Urge Halt to South Africa Data Center Boom Amid Water and Power Fears
The country is positioning itself as Africa's main data hub, attracting global tech companies like Amazon and Microsoft.
Cybersecurity
Scams in the U.S. Are at a Record High, Yet Most Victims Get No Help
Although both the Trump administration and Congress are pursuing new options, victims still have little recourse.
Social Media
Aaron Sorkin Hits Refresh on Facebook in 'The Social Reckoning' – Fall Movie Preview
Sony debuted the film’s trailer the same day that Meta agreed to pay up to $18 billion in penalties over claims it endangered children.
AI
For a Century, Journalists Have Had a Voluntary Ethics Code. Editors Are Giving it An AI-era Reboot
The SPJ believes these updates are crucial for maintaining journalistic integrity in a rapidly changing industry.
AI
AI and Robotics Drive an IPO Boom in China as Shein Lists in Hong Kong
The trend also reflects a growing tendency for Chinese companies to list shares in Shanghai or Hong Kong rather than New York.
Nuclear
Army to Spend $2B to Build Nuclear Microreactors at 5 Bases
Army and industry officials say microreactors offer a resilient power source for critical infrastructure.
Social Media
Meta Reaches $17 Billion Settlement With States in Landmark Trial Over Teen Social Media Addiction
The agreement is worth $353 million in Virginia alone and is one of the biggest in state consumer protection history.
Data Center
How Data Center Controversies Have Transformed the Midterm Elections
In search of large tracts of land, tech giants and data center developers are exploring deeper into rural America.
Data Center
In a Divided America, Left and Right Unite to Oppose Data Centers
From Nebraska to New Mexico, the debates raging in cities and towns against data centers often cut across ideological lines.
Data Center
Activists Supporting RFK Jr. Urge Trump Against Promoting Coal in Data Centers
The criticism adds to recent tensions between the MAHA movement and the Trump administration.
AI
Chinese Humanoid Robots Smash Human Track and Field Records at Beijing Robot Games
In July, the Federal Communications Commission announced a ban on imports of new foreign-made humanoid robots.
Education
Schools are Starting to Teach AI Literacy. For Many, That Means Helping Kids See Chatbots' Flaws
Experts say true AI literacy is about much more than learning how to use generative AI. It's also about learning when not to.
Data Center
Governors' Races are Being Increasingly Buffeted by The Toxic Politics of Data Centers
More governors are shifting their stances or taking more steps to squeeze data centers.
FTC
FTC Proposal Would Require Retailers to be Transparent About Personalized Pricing
The FTC is seeking comment on the proposal for the next 30 days.
FCC
ABC Sues FCC Over Challenge to Its Broadcast Licenses, Saying Actions Present 'Existential Threat'
The FCC launched a review in April of 8 ABC local broadcast licenses well before they expire.
